Social Media Ban for Those Under 16 Moves Forward in Florida Senate but DeSantis Airs Concerns About Legality

Supporters of the proposed bill say serious action is needed to protect children from social media platforms with addictive features.

Social media apps displayed on a mobile phone screen on Jan. 3, 2018. Yui Mok/PA

Florida senators have moved forward with a proposed bill to ban people under 16 from using social media platforms with addictive features, regardless of parental approval.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has expressed concerns about the legality of the move.